Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is an ancient Scottish breed of herding dog. It is said to have evolved from Polish Lowland Sheepdogs (Polski Owczarek Nizinny) which bred with the native sheep herding dogs of the British Isles early in the1500s. It is not a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
David Viner
The slow-paced wagons and carts of yesteryear can provide clues into the way past rural communities lived and worked. The varying landscape of the British Isles created different agricultural demands, and this is reflected in the extremely ... [... more]
Random House |
Anna Hallett
The market towns of the British Isles were a vital part of rural life, offering farmers and traders the opportunity to bring their produce to sell. Today, many of these traditional market towns still trade once a week, attracting locals and ... [... more]
Random House |
Aubrey Burl
Stonehenge is just one of almost a hundred vast circular earthworks built in the British Isles over four thousand years ago. Known as henges, they remain one of the mysteries of prehistoric Britain. Unlike stone circles, which are their ... [... more]
Random House |
Trevor Rowley
Villages have been abandoned throughout history, and in every part of the British Isles. Some of them are former towns; others were only ever small hamlets. Many still await discovery. This book explains how villages have become deserted - often ... [... more]
Random House |
Deserted Villages
Villages have been abandoned throughout history, and in every part of the British Isles. Some of them are former towns; others were only ever small hamlets. Many still await discovery. This book explains how villages have become deserted - often ... [... more]
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